SB396: LGBT Rights In California Workplaces

In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibits harassment and discrimination because of  gender identity, gender expression, transitioning, or sexual orientation. It is critical that all managers  understand what constitutes harassment and discrimination and ensure that the employees they lead understand as well. 

With the passage of Senate Bill 396, all companies with 50 or more employees are now required to include training on these protected groups as part of their mandatory 2-hour sexual harassment training for supervisors. 

This video covers the following:

• The definition gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sexual orientation according to California law
• Making employment decisions or comments based on sex, gender, or sexual orientation stereotypes.
• Examples of inappropriate behavior
• Calfornia restroom and locker room laws
• The employees right to be identified by the name of their choice and with pronouns that reflect their gender identity.
• How employers can communicate with their employees about gender identity
• How employers may NOT require any proof of transitioning or gender identity before granting employee rights
• Hiring rules pertaining to gender, gender identity or gender expression
• And so much more!